Hardy souls are being asked to volunteer to spend a night sleeping out at Turf Moor to raise cash to support domestic abuse and homelessness charities.
Calico Group’s SafeNet are returning with their sleepout at Turf Moor, home of Premier League side Burnley FC.
It is looking for businesses and people to join them for one night on October 13 and brave the cold weather to sleep a night in Burnley manager Vincent Kompany’s dugout at the ground.
Funds raised by the sleepout will go to charities in the area for domestic abuse service SafeNet, Homeless charity Emmaus. and Burnley FC in the Community.
Anyone over the age of 16 can take part and are asked to hit a sponsorship target of £150.
Participants are asked to bring warm clothes, a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat to bed down for the night. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Lisa Durkin, business development officer at SafeNet, said: ‘’Last year we had a great turnout for the sleepout.
“It was challenging and proved to be a humbling experience, giving insight into how hard it is for people who are homeless.
“We rely on fundraising events like this to raise vital funds that we need to support families in their recovery journey.”
Ben Bottomley, head of partnerships at Burnley FC in the Community said: “We’re really looking forward to running the Turf Sleepout again and raising money for three brilliant charities.
“BFCitC run over 50 diverse programmes covering a wide range of issues including mental health, youth violence, cancer rehabilitation, food poverty and numerous others.
“We are looking for your support to make difference to people’s lives in our local community.”
